The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC Chicago) unveiled the North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality-of-Life Plan, North Lawndale: The Next Chapter at the NLCCC’s Quarterly Meeting held on November 1, 2018 at Old Saint Patrick’s (OSP) Auxiliary Auditorium, 625 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Attendees were met with a beautiful new edifice that allowed for an open gallery space for large-scale maps of the North Lawndale community’s redevelopment transitions and additions to be on display.

Warm greetings were shared by Father Tom Hurley, OSP Pastor, as well as words of affirmation from President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioner Dennis Deer, and Alderman Michael Scott Jr. Additionally, the executive team, Rodney Brown, Commissioner Dennis Deer and Sheila McNary communicated the purpose and shared some successes of the NLCCC. The steering committee members/subcommittee chairpersons presented on the various issue and solution areas they lead, including Housing, Transportation and Workforce Development. Food was served by a North Lawndale business owner, Jeri Budwick, The Lunch Box. There were over 300 stakeholders in attendance, of which the majority were North Lawndale residents.

We are grateful for the heightened interest and level of participation. “In order to improve the quality of life in North Lawndale, full participation from all stakeholders is required,” stated Rodney Brown, member of the NLCCC Executive Committee. “Now, residents and a variety of internal and external stakeholders will work alongside each other for its implementation. The majority of residents have an interest in the growth and development of the community despite consistent media reports of shootings and abject poverty.”The plan, entitled North Lawndale: The Next Chapter, encompasses 13 different issue areas (8 chapters) including public safety and education, is about changing the narrative of the community from violence and poverty to peace and prosperity. Residents and other stakeholders formed 13 committees over the last two years are working alongside each other for plan implementation – already resulting in millions of dollars invested in North Lawndale. “Building on the 2005 Quality-of-Life Plan, many organizations and leaders came together to create this Plan, taking a comprehensive approach to encompass more issues, serve more areas, and reach out for input to even more residents and stakeholders. Things are very different 12 years later, but North Lawndale is working on innovative ideas to bring needed investments to the community while making sure that they build wealth and ownership for long-term residents,” said Tameeka Christian, Program Officer, LISC Chicago. “This Quality-of-Life Plan created an opportunity for residents, stakeholders and civic leaders to establish a clear vision and a road map for actions that will lead to a promising next chapter for the North Lawndale Community.” Copies of the plan were distributed at the event and can be obtained via hard and soft copy at 3936 West Pulaski, Chicago, IL or nlcccplanning.org/home-3/north-lawndale-the-next-chapter-quality-of-life-plan/ respectively.

Attendees were able able to sign up for various subcommittees to make this next chapter come to life. If you are interested in bringing your time, talents and energy to North Lawndale, the NLCCC is for you - visit us at nlcccplanning.org/home-3/join-nlccc/ or call us at 773-826-1356.

THANK YOU EVERYONE for your commitment to rebuilding a vibrant future for North Lawndale! Also, a special note of gratitude to Vincent Guider, OSP for hosting the event, Dr. Betty Green, LAMP for arranging transportation for community members and Debra Wesley, Sinai Community Institute and Phillip Koch, Cinepsace, who dedicated an intern, Robert Walker, to help us create the NLCCC video for the event.

You can access media coverage via the following means:WBEZhttps://www.wbez.org/schedule - Story aired at 6:45am on Thursday, Nov. 1 Morning Edition Hour 2 (Scroll to 45:39).

Reminder note: the Monthly Newsletter is now distributed on a quarterly basis. However, community updates will be provided on an ongoing basis.

We Are North Lawndale:

The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) improves the physical, economic and social fiber of the local community through planning, community engagement and implementation of stakeholder-driven initiatives. As an engaged community, we continually develop and execute bold solutions that questions assumptions and challenge the status quo.

Who is a North Lawndale Stakeholder?

A North Lawndale stakeholder is anyone who is impacted by what happens in North Lawndale. These include homeowners, registered voters, renters, students, residents, parents, teachers, pastors and people who worship here; people who work in North Lawndale, property owners, business owners, heads of organizations based in the community, et cetera. In short, if you care about the community and want to make a difference, you are a stakeholder.

Get Involved!

Community Engagement is essential for NLCCC to be a success. To become a member or join a sub-committee member you may apply online below.

The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC Chicago) unveiled the North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality-of-Life Plan, North Lawndale: The Next Chapter at the NLCCC’s Quarterly Meeting held on November 1, 2018 at Old Saint Patrick’s (OSP) Auxiliary Auditorium, 625 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Attendees were met with a beautiful new edifice that allowed for an open gallery space for large-scale maps of the North Lawndale community’s redevelopment transitions and additions to be on display.

Warm greetings were shared by Father Tom Hurley, OSP Pastor, as well as words of affirmation from President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioner Dennis Deer, and Alderman Michael Scott Jr. Additionally, the executive team, Rodney Brown, Commissioner Dennis Deer and Sheila McNary communicated the purpose and shared some successes of the NLCCC. The steering committee members/subcommittee chairpersons presented on the various issue and solution areas they lead, including Housing, Transportation and Workforce Development. Food was served by a North Lawndale business owner, Jeri Budwick, The Lunch Box. There were over 300 stakeholders in attendance, of which the majority were North Lawndale residents.

We are grateful for the heightened interest and level of participation. “In order to improve the quality of life in North Lawndale, full participation from all stakeholders is required,” stated Rodney Brown, member of the NLCCC Executive Committee. “Now, residents and a variety of internal and external stakeholders will work alongside each other for its implementation. The majority of residents have an interest in the growth and development of the community despite consistent media reports of shootings and abject poverty.”The plan, entitled North Lawndale: The Next Chapter, encompasses 13 different issue areas (8 chapters) including public safety and education, is about changing the narrative of the community from violence and poverty to peace and prosperity. Residents and other stakeholders formed 13 committees over the last two years are working alongside each other for plan implementation – already resulting in millions of dollars invested in North Lawndale. “Building on the 2005 Quality-of-Life Plan, many organizations and leaders came together to create this Plan, taking a comprehensive approach to encompass more issues, serve more areas, and reach out for input to even more residents and stakeholders. Things are very different 12 years later, but North Lawndale is working on innovative ideas to bring needed investments to the community while making sure that they build wealth and ownership for long-term residents,” said Tameeka Christian, Program Officer, LISC Chicago. “This Quality-of-Life Plan created an opportunity for residents, stakeholders and civic leaders to establish a clear vision and a road map for actions that will lead to a promising next chapter for the North Lawndale Community.” Copies of the plan were distributed at the event and can be obtained via hard and soft copy at 3936 West Pulaski, Chicago, IL or nlcccplanning.org/home-3/north-lawndale-the-next-chapter-quality-of-life-plan/ respectively.

Attendees were able able to sign up for various subcommittees to make this next chapter come to life. If you are interested in bringing your time, talents and energy to North Lawndale, the NLCCC is for you - visit us at nlcccplanning.org/home-3/join-nlccc/ or call us at 773-826-1356.

THANK YOU EVERYONE for your commitment to rebuilding a vibrant future for North Lawndale! Also, a special note of gratitude to Vincent Guider, OSP for hosting the event, Dr. Betty Green, LAMP for arranging transportation for community members and Debra Wesley, Sinai Community Institute and Phillip Koch, Cinepsace, who dedicated an intern, Robert Walker, to help us create the NLCCC video for the event.

You can access media coverage via the following means:WBEZhttps://www.wbez.org/schedule - Story aired at 6:45am on Thursday, Nov. 1 Morning Edition Hour 2 (Scroll to 45:39).

Reminder note: the Monthly Newsletter is now distributed on a quarterly basis. However, community updates will be provided on an ongoing basis.

We Are North Lawndale:

The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) improves the physical, economic and social fiber of the local community through planning, community engagement and implementation of stakeholder-driven initiatives. As an engaged community, we continually develop and execute bold solutions that questions assumptions and challenge the status quo.

Who is a North Lawndale Stakeholder?

A North Lawndale stakeholder is anyone who is impacted by what happens in North Lawndale. These include homeowners, registered voters, renters, students, residents, parents, teachers, pastors and people who worship here; people who work in North Lawndale, property owners, business owners, heads of organizations based in the community, et cetera. In short, if you care about the community and want to make a difference, you are a stakeholder.

Get Involved!

Community Engagement is essential for NLCCC to be a success. To become a member or join a sub-committee member you may apply online below.

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too! Transportation is available for those in need.
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356 for questions or assistance with transportation!

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too! Transportation is available for those in need.
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356 for questions or assistance with transportation!

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too! Transportation is available for those in need.
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356 for questions or assistance with transportation!

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too! Transportation is available for those in need.
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356 for questions or assistance with transportation!

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too! Transportation is available for those in need.
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356 for questions or assistance with transportation!

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too! Transportation is available for those in need.
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356 for questions or assistance with transportation!

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too!
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356!

Attend Real Estate Development Class so that you can learn the steps to become a developer and begin developing real estate.
It is a worthwhile 6-week investment of your time and purposeful intention, as well as attention, to receive the information.
Classes will be held each Saturday at
Principle Barbers located at 3820 Ogden Avenue.

REMINDER: THANKS TO THE NLCCC HOUSING SUBCOMITTEE THE DOUGLASS LIBRARY IS CLOSED FOR A $2.2 MILLION DOLLAR REHAB. IN THE INTERIM LEGLER LIBRARY, 115 SOUTH PULASKI, IS STILL OPEN.

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too!
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356!

Attend Real Estate Development Class so that you can learn the steps to become a developer and begin developing real estate.
It is a worthwhile 6-week investment of your time and purposeful intention, as well as attention, to receive the information.
Classes will be held each Saturday at
Principle Barbers located at 3820 Ogden Avenue.

REMINDER: THANKS TO THE NLCCC HOUSING SUBCOMITTEE THE DOUGLASS LIBRARY IS CLOSED FOR A $2.2 MILLION DOLLAR REHAB. IN THE INTERIM LEGLER LIBRARY, 115 SOUTH PULASKI, IS STILL OPEN.

The North Lawndale Comprehensive Quality of Life Plan created by the North Lawndale Community, NLCCC and with the technical/financial support of CMAP and LISC will be unveiled at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and receive a copy of the plan...be prepared to implement it too!
Please make sure you REGISTER TODAY - Contact Dorine Poole @ 773-826-1356!